Joanna James
Ample opportunities for water sports is one of many allures of the Maldives. You would definitely indulge in plenty of snorkelling and scuba diving to meet the marine wonder in the Maldives. But there are other thrilling sports you can try if you are an adrenaline junkie.
Cruise along the salty waters at a leisurely pace. All you have to do is rent a kayak and paddle, and paddle along the coastline at your own pace. You can take your time to look around, and smell the sea breeze. The pleasing sea colours along the coast will escort you into a magical world. If you want to enjoy a thrilling race, get together with your family or friends and race towards a goalpost. A large number of Maldives Beach Hotels offer kayaking facilities. Try resorts such as the Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives.
You've probably heard about banana boats. Fun Tubing is similar. But, you won't have to brace yourself for the eventual fall as is the case with banana boat rides. You'll simply enjoy a ride across the water on an inflatable boat. The instructor will pull your inflatable boat along with his more powerful boat. You can choose the speed as well. If you wish for a leisurely ride, ask the instructor to go slowly. If you wish for a hair raising ride (literally), ask him or her to go faster.
Wakeboarding is a balancing act. It is a bit like walking on water (well balancing on a board). You'll be standing on a board while a motorboat tows you across the water. All, you have to do is learn how to balance yourself while holding on to the rope. Experts advise that when you first take up the sport, you should put 60 per cent of your body's weight on your front foot, and remain close to the board. A shorter rope is easier to handle. Hence, beginners need to keep their tow rope short, and the handle low. Once you learn the art of balancing and you gain confidence, you can start learning some tricks on your wakeboard.
Flyboarding is a relatively new water sport, but it is one of the most thrilling ones. It is an extreme sport that can send you flying up in the air albeit for a short while. You'll get on a fly-board attached to a jet ski with a hose. Then off you'll get propelled into the air, flying above the water. Your instructor will control the throttle on the Jet Ski to send you flying up. The fly-board is buoyant, and you can rest in between flights up into the air.
Let the wind carry your board away, while you balance on the board. Windsurfing may look hard, but it is actually easy to learn once you learn the basics. The breezy winds and the warm weather in the Maldives, make windsurfing a popular sport in the archipelago. Go with the wind.
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